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EMR Chapter 7 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the primary function of the airway in the human body?✔✔To allow air to enter and exit the lungs for breathing.
What is the first step in assessing a patient’s airway?✔✔Check if the airway is open and clear.
What can cause an airway obstruction?✔✔Foreign objects, swelling, or the tongue blocking the airway.
When should the jaw-thrust maneuver be used to open an airway?✔✔When a spinal injury is suspected.
What is the main purpose of suctioning an airway?✔✔To remove fluids or secretions that block breathing.
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How long should you suction an adult patient’s airway at a time?✔✔No more than 15 seconds per suction attempt.
Why is it important to avoid suctioning too deeply into the airway?✔✔It can cause tissue damage or trigger a gag reflex.
What is an oropharyngeal airway (OPA) used for?✔✔To keep the tongue from blocking the airway in an unconscious patient.
When should an oropharyngeal airway NOT be used?✔✔In a conscious or semi-conscious patient who has a gag reflex.
What is a nasopharyngeal airway (NPA)?✔✔A flexible tube inserted through the nose to maintain an open airway.
Why might an NPA be preferred over an OPA in some patients?✔✔Because it can be used in patients with an intact gag reflex.
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What is the correct way to size an oropharyngeal airway?✔✔Measure from the corner of the mouth to the earlobe.
What is the primary risk of leaving an airway obstructed?✔✔Lack of oxygen leading to brain damage or death.
What is the term for noisy, harsh breathing caused by a partial airway obstruction?✔✔Stridor.
What should you do if you find an airway obstruction in a conscious adult?✔✔Encourage coughing or perform abdominal thrusts if coughing fails.
How can you prevent the tongue from blocking the airway in an unconscious patient?✔✔Use airway adjuncts like the OPA or maintain proper head position.
What is the purpose of the recovery position?✔✔To keep the airway open and allow fluids to drain.
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